2023 NECCC Annual Conference
2023-02-16 12:00 (America/New_York)
The annual NECCC conference was February 16, 2023. Walk-ins welcome!

Location:

Holiday Inn By the Bay88 Spring StPortland, ME 04101

Agenda: 2023 NECCC Annual Conference

Conference Highlights

Concurrent Tracks Covering Topics From:✔ Economics and Financial Opportunities of Cover Cropping✔ Diversifying Species and Applications of Cover Crops✔ Advanced Cover Cropping Methods for Vegetable Systems✔ Cover Crops’ Roles in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation✔ Precision Sustainable Agriculture (PSA) Project Highlights

Keynote Speaker: ✔ Dr. Adam Davis from the University of Illinois. Climate Resilience with Cover CropsOpportunity to network with other cover crop enthusiasts. A total of 4 CCA credits will be available.

Poster Session

This opportunity to share your research in poster format is open to anyone, including students, researchers, and extension professionals. Submit your poster details HERE.

Sponsorships

Learn more about what this sponsorship will support HERE.

Getting There

✔ Shuttles are available from the Portland Jetport (PMW) directly to the hotel.✔ If driving, take exit 6A off of I-295. Merge onto Forest Ave. (400ft), Turn Right onto State St. (0.7 mi.), then turn onto Spring St. to arrive at the hotel.

Discounted Parking

✔ Overnight guests may park under the hotel at a rate of $15 per vehicle, per night.✔ Day guests may park in the external garage at a rate of $5 per vehicle, per day.✔ Day guests who park under the hotel will be subject to full day parking prices.

Registration will start at 8:00 AM with the welcome and opening session starting at 8:45.

A Huge Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Harvester Level ($500)

Johnny’s Selected Seeds

SEEDWAY LLC.

King’s Agriseeds

Go Seed

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Ossipee Organics

Cultivator Level ($250)

Perdue Agribusiness LLC

Lakeview Organic Grain

Albert Lea Seed House

UMaine Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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2024 NECCC Annual Meeting
2024-02-06 09:00 - 2024-02-07 16:00
Please join us for the joint Northeast Cover Crops Council Annual Meeting and Delmarva Soil Summit

Feb. 6 & 7, 2024 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury, MD

Registration

Thanks to our generous sponsors, registration is half-price for farmers and students. Prices go up on Jan. 12, 2024, so register today!

Register

Poster Submission is Open until Jan. 31, 2024

The conference will feature both a graduate student poster competition (cash prizes) and a People’s Choice competition (gift basket prize).

Submit a Poster

Agenda

The agenda features keynote speakers Russell Hedrick and Heather Darby.

Downloadable PDF Agenda

Travel and Lodging

Airport option distance from meeting venue: SBY (10 minutes), BWI (2 hours 8 minutes), DCA (2 hours 40 minutes), and PHL (2 hours 40 minutes). You might be able to fly into Salisbury Regional Airport (SBY) but your most likely best options will be on the Western Shore of Maryland/Virginia at BWI, PHL, or DCA. You will definitely need a car to get around near the meeting venue.

We have not reserved a room block at a hotel nor do we have an official hotel but we are suggesting that people stay at the Hampton Inn Salisbury.

Book Hampton Inn

The Courtyard Salisbury by Marriott is another nearby option.

Book Marriott Courtyard

Many Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors!

Sponsors

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Topics:

– Reducing tillage and maximizing diversity in organic grain rotations

– Building farm resiliency with value-added operations and cooperative businesses

– Tour of Oechsner Farms grain cleaning facility and Farmer Ground flour mill.

Hands-on learning opportunities and expert insights will be at the forefront, ensuring participants have the tools to enact positive change on their farms and communities. Attendees can network with peers, exchange ideas, and explore innovative solutions to pressing agricultural challenges.

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DateSpeakerTopicOct. 1Heather Darby, UVMCover crops for forageOct. 8Etienne Sutton, MU Center for Regenerative AgNational Cover Crop Variety Testing Network: 2024-2025 Trial ResultsOct. 15John Tooker, Penn StateCover crops and pest dynamicsOct. 22Jeff Sanders, UVM + Heidi Reed, Penn StateCover crop interseeding + drone seedingOct. 29Charlie White, Penn StateCover crops and nutrient dynamicsNov. 5Daniela Carrijo, Penn State + Cara Peterson, UMDCover crops and soil water dynamics

CCA CEUs will be offered (must attend in real-time). The webinars will be recorded. Registration required, sign up at http://bit.ly/47Ja36j

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As part of the 2025 New York Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days, join organizers, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Harvest New York, and Scenic Hudson for a walk-through of different cover crop species and various mixtures.

They’ll explore the benefits of different cover crop species, how cover crops impact soil health, weed suppression, and nutrient dynamics. They’ll also focus on some exciting work to breed better cover crop cultivars.

Farm-fresh treats and cider will be served.

Open to any interested farmers.

Trying cover crops for the first time? Exploring new varieties? They’d love to have you.

Location:

Kelder’s Farm

5755 U.S. 209 Kerhonkson, NY 12446

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